Pickleball For Beginners
Sessions run every week and are available to book 7 days in advance.
2 hour weekly sessions are a great way to improve your game with 1 hour coach-led social play followed by mix-in and play.
Adult Beginner Socials:
Pickleball
Weekly Socials
Pickleball Coaching & Matchplay
Weekly Pickleball Socials are the ideal introduction to Pickleball and a great chance to meet players of a similar playing ability.
Can I hire pickleball equipment?
Yes, pickleball paddle rackets and balls are available for hire and included in the court price. You will be required to show a valid photo ID and a Credit/Debit Card will be held securely at reception whilst you play!
Can I book a Weekly Drill session online or over the phone?
Yes. However, we recommend making your booking online.
How far in advance can I book a Weekly Drill place?
All players can now book Weekly Drill sessions online up to 7 days in advance.
We have also added more Weekly Drills at our Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park venues, so more players have the chance of enjoying this type of coaching.
When are places made available for Weekly Drill sessions?
New places are made available immediately after each session.
What should I do if I'm unsure if my court booking or coaching session will go ahead?
You should call your local venue to ask, no more than one or two hours prior to the start of your booking.
What should I wear to play pickleball?
Like tennis or padel, for pickleball you can play in whatever you feel most happy in – think t-shirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, sweatshirts and a comfortable pair of trainers.
What are the basic rules of pickleball?
Serve
- Each point starts with an under-hand serve, from behind the back line which must be hit diagonally to the opposite square.
- The serve must clear the non-volley zone (including the non-volley line).
- A server gets 1 service attempt.
- If the server wins the point, they continue to serve and alternate sides.
- In doubles, both players get to serve regardless of whether they win their first point on serve.
- When the service is lost, then both players in the opposing pair get to be the server.
Play
- ‘Double Bounce Rule’ - Each team must play their first return shot off the bounce. It is only after the third short that the ball can either be volleyed or played off the bounce.
- Volleys - Players are only allowed to volley when their feet are behind the non-volley zone line. The point is lost if the volleyer’s momentum carries the player into the non-volley zone after volleying.
Scoring
- Pickleball is scored as a first to 11 points, with two clear points needed to win.
- A point can only be won by the serving team.
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